1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 364 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Alpine | Mazda |
Model | A 110 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |